Billie Eilish performing in Miami earlier this year.
Photo by Getty Images for Live Nation – Arturo Holmes
Miami’s music lovers have plenty to celebrate this year, and once again, the 305 is proving it’s a powerhouse for live music. We’ve already taken home a few major wins in 2025, from E11even being crowned the Best Club in the U.S. to Miami being named one of the Best Cities for Music Fans. Even local fans have been showing up strong, boosting Florida’s economy by supporting independent venues across the state.
Now, to close out the year with a bang, Miami’s own Kaseya Center has earned another national accolade. According to Billboard, it ranks as the No. 13 highest-grossing venue in the U.S., No. 18 worldwide, and No. 1 in Florida. A win like that doesn’t happen by accident; it’s thanks to the nonstop stream of artists choosing to perform on that stage and the thousands of fans filling those seats.
From Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft tour, to Benson Boone, J Balvin, Katy Perry, Kali Uchis, and Rauw Alejandro, this year’s lineup at the home of the Miami Heat has been stacked. As we’ve been previewing and reviewing throughout the year, these shows brought out the masses, and that crowd energy translated directly into this ranking.
In a press release to Miami New Times, Jarred Diamond, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Kaseya Center, said: “At Kaseya Center, our guests are the heart of everything we do. It’s a privilege to have earned our community’s trust, and we’re devoted to creating unforgettable experiences.”
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Gaby Pino, Vice President of Programming, followed: “With almost 26 years of proven excellence, we remain committed to delivering world-class events that reflect the unique vibrancy and cultural diversity at the heart of downtown Miami.”
Looking ahead, Kaseya still has a few big moments left in 2025. Y100’s Jingle Ball will happen on December 20 with a stacked lineup including BigXthePlug, Fied, Kehlani, MGK, Monsta X, Nelly, Sean Paul, Zara Larsson, and K-pop Demon Hunters, loved by tweens, teens, and even toddler moms. The following night, Andrea Bocelli will grace us with his operatic voice on December 21.
So congrats to the Kaseya Center — and to every fan who bought a ticket or a drink this year, this win belongs to you, too.
